EQIX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

EQIX has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 18.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.28%
Payout Ratio 131.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.06%
Consistency Lifetime 95.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.86%
Payout FCF 102.0%
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 69.94%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -12.9%
Total Return 5y: 21.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RYN 4,019 M 10.5% 10.6%
MRP 5,149 M 8.87% 12.7%
EPR 4,256 M 6.70% 13.2%
GLPI 13,115 M 6.70% 10.3%
NSA 4,866 M 7.06% 7.99%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OUT 4,087 M 56.5% 76.4%
SAFE 1,068 M 33.9% 53.3%
EPR 4,256 M 23.8% 94.9%
SBAC 19,808 M 17.6% 100%
FPI 481 M 21.8% 87.4%

EQIX Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-17 Quarterly 4.69 0% 0.61%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-17 Quarterly 4.69 0% 0.61%
2025-05-21 2025-05-21 2025-06-18 Quarterly 4.69 0% 0.54%
2025-02-26 2025-02-26 2025-03-19 Quarterly 4.69 10.1% 0.52%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-12-11 Quarterly 4.26 0% 0.47%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-09-18 Quarterly 4.26 0% 0.52%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-19 Quarterly 4.26 0% 0.54%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-20 Quarterly 4.26 0% 0.48%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-13 Quarterly 4.26 24.9% 0.55%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-09-20 Quarterly 3.41 0% 0.46%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-21 Quarterly 3.41 0% 0.48%
2023-03-06 2023-03-07 2023-03-22 Quarterly 3.41 10% 0.49%
2022-11-15 2022-11-16 2022-12-14 Quarterly 3.1 0% 0.48%
2022-08-16 2022-08-17 2022-09-21 Quarterly 3.1 0% 0.44%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-15 Quarterly 3.1 0% 0.48%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-23 Quarterly 3.1 8% 0.43%
2021-11-16 2021-11-17 2021-12-15 Quarterly 2.87 0% 0.36%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-22 Quarterly 2.87 0% 0.35%
2021-05-18 2021-05-19 2021-06-16 Quarterly 2.87 0% 0.4%
2021-02-23 2021-02-24 2021-03-17 Quarterly 2.87 7.9% 0.43%
2020-11-17 2020-11-18 2020-12-09 Quarterly 2.66 0% N/A
2020-08-18 2020-08-19 2020-09-23 Quarterly 2.66 0% N/A
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-17 Quarterly 2.66 0% N/A
2020-02-25 2020-02-26 2020-03-18 Quarterly 2.66 8.1% N/A
2019-11-19 2019-11-20 2019-12-11 Quarterly 2.46 0% N/A
2019-08-20 2019-08-21 2019-09-18 Quarterly 2.46 0% N/A
2019-05-21 2019-05-22 2019-06-19 Quarterly 2.46 0% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-03-20 Quarterly 2.46 7.9% N/A
2018-11-13 2018-11-14 2018-12-12 Quarterly 2.28 0% N/A
2018-08-21 2018-08-22 2018-09-19 Quarterly 2.28 0% N/A
2018-05-22 2018-05-23 2018-06-20 Quarterly 2.28 0% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-21 Quarterly 2.28 14% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-13 Quarterly 2 0% N/A
2017-08-21 2017-08-23 2017-09-20 Quarterly 2 0% N/A
2017-05-22 2017-05-24 2017-06-21 Quarterly 2 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-03-22 Quarterly 2 14.3% N/A
2016-11-14 2016-11-16 2016-12-14 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2016-08-22 2016-08-24 2016-09-14 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2016-05-23 2016-05-25 2016-06-15 Quarterly 1.75 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-03-23 Quarterly 1.75 3.6% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2015-12-16 Quarterly 1.69 -84.6% N/A
2015-10-06 2015-10-08 2015-11-10 Other 10.95 547.9% N/A
2015-08-24 2015-08-26 2015-09-16 Quarterly 1.69 0% N/A
2015-05-22 2015-05-27 2015-06-17 Quarterly 1.69 0% N/A
2015-03-09 2015-03-11 2015-03-25 Other 1.69 -77.7% N/A
2014-10-23 2014-10-27 2014-11-25 Other 7.57 0% N/A

EQIX Dividend FAQ

Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX) operates a global network of data centers that provide “boundless connectivity,” enabling enterprises, cloud providers, and digital services to interconnect with low latency and high reliability. Its platform is positioned as a foundational layer for AI, edge computing, and other emerging digital workloads, promising to enhance productivity across economies, organizations, and communities.

What is the Dividend Yield of EQIX?

As of January 2026, EQIX`s dividend yield is 2.28%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 18.8 USD by the current share price of 795.48.

Does EQIX pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, EQIX paid a dividend of 18.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-19 and the payout was 4.69 USD.

How often does EQIX pay dividends?

EQIX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EQIX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-19.

EQIX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EQIX for the next 4 payments are between 3.43 (-26.9%) and 4.497 (-4.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EQIX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 4.69 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Equinix (EQIX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EQIX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Equinix (EQIX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EQIX?

EQIX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.1% per year.
Strong growth: EQIX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EQIX?

EQIX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.86%. If you bought EQIX's shares at 656.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (18.8 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.86% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EQIX?

EQIX Payout Consistency is 95.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Equinix has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EQIX have a good Dividend Yield?

EQIX`s 2.28% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EQIX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EQIX is 131.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of EQIX?

EQIX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.94%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EQIX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EQIX's Outstanding Shares?

Equinix's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.84% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has EQIX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 31, 2002 with a ratio of 1:32.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 1,425,200
2001 2,474,500 +73.62%
2002 3,145,900 +27.13%
2003 9,293,000 +195.4%
2004 18,386,000 +97.85%
2005 24,076,000 +30.95%
2006 28,743,000 +19.38%
2007 31,683,000 +10.23%
2008 36,972,000 +16.69%
2009 38,787,000 +4.91%
2010 45,745,000 +17.94%
2011 47,202,000 +3.19%
2012 52,917,000 +12.11%
2013 53,499,000 +1.1%
2014 55,295,000 +3.36%
2015 60,943,000 +10.21%
2016 71,959,000 +18.08%
2017 79,128,000 +9.96%
2018 80,740,000 +2.04%
2019 85,831,000 +6.31%
2020 89,726,000 +4.54%
2021 90,752,000 +1.14%
2022 92,752,000 +2.2%
2023 94,667,000 +2.06%
2024 96,849,000 +2.3%
2025 98,174,000 +1.37%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-20 02:49